Is there a link between having PCOS and becoming type 2 diabetic?
Looking back, I have had PCOS for over 40 years, but only formally diagnosed with it about 5 years ago, when one of my daughters was diagnosed with it and we realised her symptoms and mine were the same.
The only stat that has stuck in my mind is that 50% of PCOSers become T2 by the age of 50.
Due to their increased insulin resistance leading to metabolic syndrome and weight gain, and related issues.
Presumably that % increases as PCOSers grow older...
I’ve been quoting that stat for so long I can no longer remember where i came across it.
Therefore i can no longer vouch for its veracity.
Sorry.
May be worth pointing out that the general population has (currently) a heck of a lot lower % of T2s than 50% at age 50. Although numbers are increasing.